Arts therapies

Working Together for Better Outcomes

Edited by Caroline Miller

An edited collection from art, music, drama, dance and play therapists on the proven benefits of arts therapies when applied in a range of interdisciplinary settings. Caroline Miller aims to help arts therapists to advocate for their profession to the colleagues, families and clients with whom they work. Learn More

Working Together for Better Outcomes

Edited by Caroline Miller

An edited collection from art, music, drama, dance and play therapists on the proven benefits of arts therapies when applied in a range of interdisciplinary settings. Caroline Miller aims to help arts therapists to advocate for their profession to the colleagues, families and clients with whom they work. Learn More

Inspiring Arts-Based Activities and Character Education Curricula

Lindsey Joiner

Full of activity ideas and projects to teach children and teens aged 5+ social skills, anger-control strategies, conflict resolution, positive thinking, and more, this book follows on from The Big Book of Therapeutic Activity Ideas for Children and Teens. It includes over 90 activities that are adaptable for use with individuals and groups. Learn More

An overview of the value of the creative arts in the treatment of clients with eating disorders (EDs). The book includes contributions by leading therapists from around the world and examines how creative arts are implemented in the treatment of EDs across ED diagnoses. It covers a variety of treatment levels and settings and includes case studies. Learn More

A Sensorimotor Music-Based Treatment Approach

Dorita S. Berger. Foreword by Stephen M. Shore.

The theory and practice of incorporating Eurhythmics movement in music-based sessions. Session plans and case studies are included to illustrate how the treatment can be used with a range of cognitive and sensory issues, such as autism, dementia, PTSD, stroke, and cerebral palsy. Learn More

Boiling down theory into an easy-to-digest guide, this is a must-have introduction to the role of risk in children's play. Informative, concise, and light-hearted, this book explains why we need to let children take risks in play, whilst at the same time keeping them safe enough, and how to use risk-benefit assessments to help with this. Learn More

Secrets of Japanese Dance through the Alishina Method

Juju Alishina

This book is a complete guide to the Alishina Method which draws on classical and avant-garde Japanese dance traditions to offer a systemized approach to Butoh dance training. It provides practical instruction and fully illustrated exercises, including instruction on basic body training and exercises for cultivating Qi and refining the senses. Learn More

A Foundation for Practice

Barbara Jean Davis

This book bridges Eastern and Western traditions to present mindful approaches to art therapy. It clarifies theories, methodologies and practical skills of mindful art therapy and features case study examples and client artworks to illustrate the clinical application. A guided meditation script and downloadable audio file are included. Learn More